From Oregon to Washington DC and Back Again

3500 miles. That's what it will take go tripping south from Washington DC to northern Alabama, west on I-40 to California, and north on I-5 from Bakersfield, CA to near Portland, OR. Of course that figure also includes a small side trip or two; notably to the Grand Canyon.

So how did we end up on the road? Spur of the moment, one time shot to drive a truck (purchased over eBay mind you) from northern Virginia back to Oregon. No regrets - just a sore bum from lots of sitting in the truck.

It was a good trip. A chance to see country yet unseen by both my Aunt Carla and I; yet also an opportunity to do some visiting that would otherwise not have occurred. With prolonged stops in south Virginia, visiting Carla's friend, and northern Alabama, visiting bro's fiancee's family, we both were able to enjoy a small part of life in those respective places and get a taste of what it means to not just drive through and check out the scenery.

We added a few interesting stops along the way, namely the Grand Canyon and an overnight in Laughlin, Nevada. Oh, lest we forget the grand steak dinner in Amarillo, Texas!

If you have not been to the Grand Canyon then you best had do so before it's too late - it is nothing that a picture can truly transcend - it is much more. A similar comment would also have to be said for Washington DC!

Let's just say that amongst the couple long driving days, candy bar wrappers and diet Pepsi's my Aunt Carla and I were happy to disembark from the truck after arriving in Oregon.